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New general dds took full mouth series radiographs. checked pocket depths (few teeth) but not any edge margins where i have crowns. incomplete exam?
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New patient exam: My new patient is where i evaluate ; chart every tooth (for decay, fracture, defect) and restoration, oral soft tissue examination / velscope (tongue, throat, cheeks, etc), periodontal examination (for pocket depths, bleeding points, plaque, tartar, tooth mobility), diagnodent (laser decay detection), full mouth or panoramic radiograph and full mouth photographs. If in doubt talk to the dentist.
Answered 1/26/2014
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Quick not thorough: Crown margins are visible on the x-rays, however the x-rays are 2-dimensional representation of a 3-dimensional object, so he/she should've checked in the mouth. Also, he/she should do a soft tissue oral cancer exam as well as checking the grooves of your teeth and integrity of existing fillings. There are several things that show up in the mouth that don't show up on x-rays.
Answered 7/9/2013
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